This forum is just a part of the RX-8 Owners Club; to get the best out of the Club you should really look at joining up!
Here are some of the benefits of being a Club member:
See and post in all parts of the forum
As a guest, you can only see a...
i had a look around and could not find anything like this...
i have seen sim kind of threads on other car forums i have been a member of,
it makes for intresting reading once going to see what people have done each day.
so i thought i would start this thread to see what people have done to there...
OK maybe time to start some sort of record for the special editions so to start lets see what sort of list we can build so please add your details: then the usual copy and paste.
IF KNOWN INCLUDE THE BUILD NUMBER.
Well, I finally did it and wasn't even trying!!
Nice long trip from Leeds to Chichester, mostly cruising at 85 but still having fun at every roundabout I came across!
Original 300 mile thread seems to have dropped off so started another
Mod bit - title edited, this thread predates the R3 by a...
I've seen a lot of chat on here about the cars people owned in the past and others they own now. As a relatively young driver i think i've had more than my fair share of cars and recently i seem to follow a pattern in buying- practical to sporty to practical and so on.....
After reading this in another thread I thought I would just post to say that all is going well with my RX.
06/02/2006
Overslept after long weekend out and so the roads were clear on my hasty drive into work, a weekend of not driving made it seem even more lively.
As many members help one another I thought it would be nice to have a post where you can say thankyou to each other. :mrgreen: I have been in many car clubs and can honestly say this forum is the most informative and friendly one I have come across. :thumleft: so firstly thanks to everyone who I...
The attached spreadsheet shows the total number of UK RX-8s registered and SORNed, broken down by model and year.
RX-8_UK_Numbers.xlsx
The headlines are:
- 24,730 individual cars have been registered between 2003 and 2018
- 13,289 still exist
- 8,092 are still on the road
- 11,440 are missing,...
An unfamiliar noise has become apparent on my S1, I noticed it when putting the engine under load between about 2k and 3k rpm. It is slightly tinny and, at first, made me think of sucking foam through a straw so I thought about something on the intake, but it disappears after 3.5/4k rpm so now I...
Supermarket delivery van scraped the family wagon while turning around on the driveway.
Only front bumper and light/fog light surround damaged. 'Tis merely a scrape'
Driver fessed up no problem, completed details on the scene, all good.
Now the supermarket's insurance co have got involved and...
Hi all, hope you're all having a fantastic day :). My car should be celebrating its 50,000th mile but instead, I've got a myriad of issues that have all seemed to crop up at around the same time and seem to be getting worse. I've tried researching around and have already tried several things, but...
Ever since my engine rebuild 3.5 years ago, the engine has never quite felt the same at the top end. No problem elsewhere in the rev range. Soon after 8k there is a little but sudden drop in power. It's only noticeable in 3rd gear and higher, and I've only carried on to the red line in third -...
I've searched, and read through a few threads, but basically I'm looking for a replacement catalytic converter to allow my RX8 to pass the MOT emissions test.
It has a Petit Racing/Milltek exhaust from the manifold back, this includes the cat-back section and either a resonated decat mid pipe...
Good morning
It has been a long time since I posted,I still have both cars.
I was looking at the track car yesterday and realized I have not done a track day in two years and I think it is because of the cost for one day,I am in France so my costs will be different to the uk.
This is what a normal...
Hi all,
So i carried out a compression test on my R3 today using a compression tester I bought on ebay (I know, says it all but I just wanted a reference and the reviews were positive.)
Anyway, I ran the car to temperature by taking it for a 20 minute drive, parked up, jacked up, removed passenger...
After parking my R3 on an incline, I noticed the fuel gauge has been playing up a bit (was showing more than what it has). After a few drives and it being parked on flat for a while, I went to refuel and the gauge hasn't moved. Is this likely a sender that needs replacement? Interested to...
So I've got a small issue with the climate control on mine, where the set temperature doesn't seem to match the reality in the cabin
So If I set 18 degrees say it tends to be too hot
I have to come down to 15degrees to force it cold and then its too cold
switch it 16 degrees and its...
I understand the UK didn't get the keyless entry option, but y'all might still have suggestions on fobs/electronics in general. [-o<
I'm discussing purchasing a key card fob tomorrow from a local seller that appears to focus on parting out 8s. My 2007 only has one key, so if I lose it, I'm gonna...
After briefly trying a rubbish £5 ODBII adapter, I splashed out on a Vgate iCar Pro 2S which was recommended by one of the bits of software I was using with it. However, it seems that most software needs to be kept in the foreground on my phone (an iPhone) in order to keep logging. I want to log...
From the conundrum I had earlier in the year with the rear wheels rubbing against the car, and just generally upgrading old parts, i’m in need of some coilovers.
Originally I was looking at the Tein Flex Z coilovers but saw that some people didn’t get on brilliantly with them.
As there appears to be a growing amount of kerfuffle on how bright cars headlights are blinding everyone who drives a car and as some RX-8`s are equipped with HID`s whilst not probably as intense as LED`s I just wondered how many owners do actually find LED`s dangerous as is being suggested now, I...
I've agreed a deal on a 192 with 60k miles, serviced every 3k up to 50k and then the last owner did it himself with no proof (classic) but the oil is too clean to be 10k old so I'm happy to take their word.
Anyway, the oil is fairly low on the dipstick, and I need to drive ~100 miles home. Without...
Just wanted to pop a quick post up as I’ve not been very active on here the last couple weeks!
First of all, apologies from me, I have been moving house, and therefore not been overly active, however, I’m now almost settled, so should be back and active again over the next few days!...
I’m about to get my track rods replaced - would anyone recommend Mazda parts over third party replacements? It’s about £100 instead of £270 for a Mazda pair.
I stopped work for lunch today and unfortunately saw the budget
I then decided it wasn’t safe for me to go back up on the roof in a state of shock
Two choices (suicide or take the RX-8 out )
As I’m still hear ( you guessed correct )
I warmed her up, wound the windows down and let the scream of the...
Hi guys, got a phantom blue evolve, I'm 32, plan on passing at some point in the new year.... I've got insurance qoutes (I'm not moaning) coming back at £1,200 without a black box, fully comp and 2 years NCB, anyone know of a company that will do it for roughly the same price that don't mind mods...
Our cars by modern standards are frankly terrible for fuel consumption
my car is a 231 , 2008 with 80,000 on the clock. Open exhaust with a 200 cell cat, home made intake, RRP coils, a SOHN conversion and my own tune
I've also got a 'turbogauge' fitted that shows live MPG from the...
So we (me and husband) have been toying with the idea of buying another RX8 (likely an S1) and disassemble it to the last screw so that we could completely repaint the shell and other parts and then rebuild it again. Can anyone share experiences about what we would be signing up for?...
I’m planning to remove my front seats this weekend to give everything a proper clean. Before I do, I’m wondering if disconnecting the wiring will cause any issues—like ECU or airbag warnings—or if it’s simply a matter of unplugging, cleaning, and plugging everything back in. Any tips?
The other day (when it was very cold) I was half way into an 30 mile journey and suddenly my warm blowers started blowing cold.
I drove steady and checked the coolant later and there was just a bit of trapped coolant sloshing in the bottom of the header tank it was basically empty, I topped it up...
Hi all, unfortunately my Nemesis failed its MOT on Friday due to rotten sills. I've spent the weekend reading threads and contemplating. I don't want to see it go to the scrap heap. I'm not afraid of putting reasonable money into it, I expected to do that when I brought it anyway. That said though,...
I recently purchased more of this oil online and the name has apparently changed from 'Semi Synthetic' to 'Synthetic Based'. Has anyone else noticed? Will it affect rotary engines?
So after spending over 3000 on cutting out the rot of my sills I'm committed to keeping my 8 for years to come and I need some way to store it when not in use. I have a single garage I rent away from my house. I have ply lined it and lined the roof with polythene to stop any dust or drips getting...
I finally had a prototype board running in RX yesterday - figuratively speaking as more running on the seat\console
but A|C controls, Hazards, Dimming all properly plugged in and functioning with standard OEM wiring harness(es).
I still need to update the code to allow for recovery from low...
So, what could go wrong with an annual service on a 15 yr old Mazda 6 diesel? The family wagon.
Well it could be picked up, driven and you could notice the smell of fuel/oil coming through the air vents when sat in traffic and think nothing of it for a couple of days.
As it got worse, you could...
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot post attachments in this forum
